Elizabeth Awosika

ELIZABETH AWOSIKA SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER 240 . 765 . 4660 - Germantown, MD linkedin.com/in/esika Highly motivated PR and Corporate Communications professional with extensive experience specializing in a diverse range of industries, such as Biotechnology, Health, Healthcare, and FMCG. Driven and results-oriented with excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills; combined with a solid brand management and creative agency background. Demonstrated leadership in providing astute insight to improve internal and external communications. WORK EXPERIENCE COMMUNICATIONS & SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST / Intrexon Corporation 2017 - 2019 Tasks/achievements - Communicated company messaging through multiple marketing communications channels, including digitally, in traditional mediums, throughout company collaterals and as part of events/trade shows. - Created bi-monthly email newsletter, which achieved 40% increase in readership. - Guided website rebranding effort and enhancement of social media presence, increasing website hits (+14%) as well as Facebook followers and Twitter presence. ACCOUNT MANAGER / C&F Porter Novelli 2016 – 2017 Tasks/achievements - Managed the development and execution of public relations strategies that supported business goals and increased awareness and reputation for top global companies, such as Diageo, Unilever, and P&G. - Exceeded objectives of our client, P&G, by gaining 80% product buy-in and 400M impressions for the Pampers Baby-Dry diaper campaign effort led by a transmedia story telling approach. - Implemented media events, press conferences/briefing, media tours, etc. and developed editorial/media contacts. EDUCATION PUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTANT / Wave 2014 – 2016 Tasks/achievements - Created press releases, Q&As, marketing plans and promotional material to publicize organization’s story. PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST / Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) 2013 – 2014 Tasks/achievements - Developed expertise on AHRQ’s healthcare issues and conducted media relations & marketing outreach efforts. - Analyzed and synthesized large amounts of scientific information and translated into layman’s terms to a variety of audiences and stakeholders. COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT / National Institutes Of Health, NIDDK & NIAID 2008 – 2012 Tasks/achievements - Served as an advisor to the Communications Working Group; providing recommendation on communication initiatives to keep employees informed regarding a lease consolidation effort and leadership changes. - Received promotion to advanced levels of responsibility and challenge; played an instrumental role in supporting the Director while concurrently supporting a team of 41 Associates. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & ORGANIZATIONS - Writing & Managing Executive Correspondence, Interpersonal Interaction: Communications for Results, Perspectives in Communications, AP Style - Porter Novelli Training Program: • Service Excellence; Understanding the Client Profile |How to Conduct an Expectations Meeting | Understanding the Financial Aspects | Maintaining the Account Management Manual | Managing Difficult Clients • PN+ Research Planning Tool & Understanding Geo Analytics - Public Relations Society of America and Toastmasters International BACHELOR OF ARTS / COMMUNICATIONS University of Maryland 2004 - 2007 MASTER OF SCIENCE / MANAGEMENT & PR SPECIALIZATION University of Maryland Global Campus 2010 - 2012 SKILLS Analytical thinking and planning Accuracy and attention to details Organization and prioritization Problem solving Team leadership TECHNICAL SKILLS Microsoft Office Suite Adobe Creative Suite PowerPoint HTML/CSS FrontPage WordPress Asana Basecamp SharePoint Yammer Hootsuite Constant Contact Cision/PRNewswire